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Community Services Commission approves 7‑year parks and recreation CIP priority list
Summary
The commission approved a seven‑year parks and recreation capital improvements priority list, advancing projects including the Tustin Family Unity Center playground renovation (CDBG funding) and staged turf work at Tustin Sports Park; commissioners discussed timing, funding and placeholder projects.
The Community Services Commission approved a proposed seven‑year capital improvement priority list for parks and recreation after staff outlined project priorities and timelines.
Director Clanton said the list, which the commission previously reviewed in November 2024, is used to set budgeting priorities and remains fluid depending on funding and opportunities. She highlighted that the Tustin Family Unity Center playground renovation was moved up after the city secured half of the project funding from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars and expects the remainder, enabling a full $500,000 project that will replace the existing playground with a combined mini soccer/basketball surface, climbing elements for older kids, shade and small play equipment for younger children. "So that's good news. So we moved that up to the first project of next fiscal year," Clanton said.
Deputy Director Buescher reported Tustin Sports Park Ball Field Number 3 is in a 90‑day maintenance period; fences are scheduled to come down on Feb. 9 and staff will test irrigation and finish punch‑list items before reopening the field. Staff said turf replacement at the sports park will be staged so fields remain available for youth sports rather than closing all fields at once.
Clanton also reviewed upcoming design work for Magnolia Tree Park (landscaping, irrigation, ADA upgrades and a new playground) and explained why the Tustin Area Senior Center expansion remains deferred: staff do not want to complete a design that cannot be built, so that project is paused until construction feasibility is clearer. She said some entries remain on the CIP as placeholders (for example the Katharine Spur Walking Trail) so the city can move quickly if acquisition or funding opportunities arise.
Commissioner questions focused on project sequencing and timing; Buescher said staff expect to start work on Field 1 after July 1, 2027 and Field 2 the following year to allow sod to establish in summer months. Commissioners moved to approve the 2026 seven‑year CIP priority list; the motion carried.
Next steps: staff will use the approved priority list for budgeting and to pursue funding and procurement; specific construction schedules will be confirmed as contracts and funding are finalized.
